Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-19
MIME LEGISLATURE
SENATE.
lConclusion of Thursday evenings proceed.
ings.

THURSDAY. March II.
Mr. hilbert submitted the following re,o-
iu,lon,which was unanimously adopted:
hesoived, That the thanks of the Senate
oe rendered to Frask A. Small, the Reporter
OF the Senate. for the faithful and accurate
manner IN which he has discharged the duties
of his office.
On motion of Mr.. Weymouth.
ordered, That the Senate mail bar. which
has been SO regularly borne TO and from m,
post office during this session, be presented
to Mr.. II. Wheeler, and that he be re.
quested TO accept it with the sincere thanks
OF the members for the faithful discharge Of
ms duties, and to keep it as souvenir OF the
Senate OF 1887
Mr.. Wallace submitted the following;
Resolved That the sincere thanks Of the
Senate are due and are hereby rendered to
our Messenger, Charles II. Lovtioy; our
Assistant Messenger, Ernest II. Wheeler;
our Folder, A. b. T. Chsdbourne: aui our
rage, Llewellyn l. Miller; for the flithful
ana courteous manaer in which they have
performed their duties during the present
session
The resolution vas unanimously adopted
by rising vote.
Mr. Weymluth presented the following
Resolved That the thank, OF tine Senate
be extended to Charles w. rilden, the eth.
clent Secretary OF the Senate, and 10 Kendall
Dunbar, the Assistant Secretary, for the
ao!e ami faithful manner in which they have
discharged the duties Of ther respective
offices
me resolution was unanimously adopted
by rising vote.
Mr.. Gushee, addressing the Secretary. prs-
sented the following;
Ordered, That the Presidents gavel, which
has been welded with such uniform ability
ana impartiality, be presented to him as a
token OF the esteem which each member Of
TINS Senate has for him as a wise and prudent
legislator and faithful and efficient presid-
ing officer. and that he be requested to receive
1t with the best wishes of the members of
this Senate as a souvenir of the Sixly.tbird
Legislature.
The order was given unanimous passage
by rising vote.
Mr.. Rich rose in his place and, addressing
the Secretary, said:
Mr.. Secretary, Senators and Officers Our
legislative work is done and the hour OF our
separation is at hand. desire at this time
to say that shall ever cherish a lively recol-
lection OF all the pleasant associations which
we have formed. May you live long and
happy life, and when the bright sun of your
closed IN upon you, may your names be radi-
ant with the glory of duties well and faith
fully performed, and thus radiant, carried
down the corridor Of time, echoing with those
| OF kindred spirits through all the coming
years.
| With these few remarks, Mr.. Secretary,
send to your desk aresolution, the sentime nts
of which | most cordially indorse. now
bid you ali an atfectionste farewell, trusting
| that IT we never meet again on earth We
shall all meet in that better land. tho grand
| lodge above. where the glory of God will
ever reign
| I he Secretary then read the following:
| Resolved, That we hereby express our deep
appreciation of the ability and impartiality
with which the Hon. s. s. Marble has dis.
charged the duties devolving upon him as
presiding officer of this Senate, and for the
just decisions and uniform kindness and
courtesy which have characterized hi. ac-
| tion, we tender him our heartfelt gratitude
and sincere thanks.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
| by rising vote.
Secretary Tiden then turned to the Pres!-
dent and sail
Mr.. President;-It is with pleasure that |
place in your hand, the gavel which has been
presented to you by the Senator's, ard also
the accompanying resolution, which has been
unanimously adopted.
President Marble then said:
Senator'S: The sixtv-third legislature has
now closed its deliberations. and the hour Of
parting is upon us. In taking leave Of this
POSITION, made so easy and agreeable by your
uniform kindness and forbraranc', will
detain YOU but a few moments to tender vou
NV profound acknowledgem .n,s for the many
evidences you have given me of your in
diligence and general confidence and suppor.
throughout an arduOus and prolonged session,
during which have presd d over your dc.
liberatiOns; but more especially do | return
to you NV unfeigned thanks for the vote YOU
have this day been pleased to psss. and have
caused to be entered upon your Journal, ap-
proving nv official conduct in the chair.
No words of mine can adequately convey the
deep sense of gratitude which this testi.
mnnial of your good opinion has excited
within me. The qualification is the greater
because the resolution you have passed Is the
voluntarily and deliberately expressed opinion
of gentlemen, my associates in this chamber,
all of whom have been the daily witnesses Of
my conduct as the presiding officer Of this
Senate, and whose friendship and esteem
shall cherish to the latest hour of my life.
should not feel that had done Justice to
the occa ion or to my own sensibilties did
fail to express my personal obligations TO the
worthy and experienced gentlemen who have
| served US as Secretary and Assistant Secre-
tary; to them am sure | am deeply indebt-
ed. To their gentlemaoly bearing, TO their
promptness and efficiency IN the dis
charge of the duties devolved upon them,
it gives me great pleasure to bear
public testimony. Nor would | forget TO
say that we have been most acceptably served
by our Reporter, Messenger, Assistant Mes
senger, and our sprightly little Page. Our
work here is now done, whether wisely and
we'll, others will judge; but think 1 can
truly say that every Senator at this board, in
all that has been done, has in good faith fol-
| lowed his convictions Of right and duty.
Trusting you may have safe and happy
return TO your families and friends, now
bid you farewell. In the vicissiiudes Of life,
whatever may be your fortune, you will each
and all bear along with you my warmest
wishes for your prosperity and happiness.
Att 20 z. NJ. the Presidents gavel fell
and the Senate of the Sixty-third Legislature